Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins have bolstered their forward depth by acquiring Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals.
📍 Where it landed
The Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. In exchange for the restricted free agent, the Penguins sent a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Washington.
Coverage from NHL.com, TSN, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes the addition of youth to the Penguins' roster. TSN further notes that the Capitals made this move after adding Kyrou and Tuch.
Future developments will depend on Lapierre's integration into the Penguins' mix and the Capitals' utilization of the acquired draft picks.
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The reporting (7)
- Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre Pro Hockey Rumors · 46d ago
- The Penguins add another young forward to the mix, trading for the Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 46d ago
- Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre From Capitals Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins for draft picks RMNB · 46d ago
- Washington Capitals trade RFA Lapierre to Penguins after adding Kyrou, Tuch TSN · 46d ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins Sportsnet.ca · 46d ago
- Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick NHL.com · 46d ago broke it first
Answered
Who was involved in the trade?
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals.
What did the Capitals receive in return?
The Capitals received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
What is Hendrix Lapierre's contract status?
According to TSN, Lapierre is a restricted free agent (RFA).
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